Euro Rocket: ’82 Mercedes-Benz 500SL

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These R107 Mercedes Benz SLs are among the nicest and best built Mercedes SLs ever. Drive one and you will feel like you are driving a very sporty feeling anvil. Typical of Mercedes long-lived models, there is a constant progression in engine size and other refinements. And since this is the 2nd longest running production model for Mercedes (The G-Wagen the longest), there are many differences from year to year.The range began with a 350SL, moved up to a 450SL but uncharacteristically retreated to a 380SL before ending with the 560SL. The 450SLs are quite popular with climate control systems being there weakest link. The 380SL is kind of boring. But fans like the rare 500SL the best. Fortunately any 500SL here in the states came from somewhere else because they were not officially imported into the US. Read More